F150 - 2.7L vs 3.5L vs 5.0L
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2015+ 3.5L trucks have approximately the same payload as a 11-14 3.5L Max Tow truck. My 2014 Lariat Max tow is +/- 50 lbs of any 2015+ Lariat I have looked at with the same options. Ford didnt increase the GVWR with the 2015+ Max-Tow trucks over the standard trucks so they are no longer all that important.
In 2018, the Max-tow trucks did get increased RAWR to support the higher tow ratings that came that year.
Since the 5.0 was not available with max-tow for the 11-14 years, it would always be at a disadvantage to a 2015+ truck.
You get the 9.75" axle with the 2.7PP and it brings the GVW and payload parity with the standard configuration on the 3.5TT and 5.0 trucks. The 2.7PP is a nice package, but by the time you opt for the 2.7 and then pay the option package price for the payload package, you're right inline pricewise with much more common 3.5TT and 5.0 trucks that have similar payload and towing abilities. If you're ordering a new vehicle, then getting a 2.7PP is feasible, but if you want to buy from dealer stock, good luck. I've never seen a 2.7PP on lots around here. All of the 2.7 trucks on local lots (pre-pandemic shortage) are high value packages, that give you a lot of features for the money, but sacrifice capability to do so.
Additionally, you need to have the longer wheelbase in order to have the Heavy Duty Payload Package (super crew and 6.5' bed).
Victorian
Approved Vendor : Total Composites
Interesting thing happened yesterday. We had to take off the tailgate for the truck camper and therefore lost the backup camera. Our dealer arranged for an aftermarket camera to be installed and it turns out that the 2022 model is not compatible with ANY aftermarket camera as the data transfer is done via fiberoptic cables. This means, we now ordered a original Ford tailgate camera plus harness. If you are doing the same, please be aware of that detail.
Todd780
OverCamper
I thought you could also get it on Reg Cab 8' box and Supercab w/ 8' box as well?
I think you're right about that. I should have said that you can't get the HDPP with a 5.5' bed super crew nor the 6.5' bed super cab.
Chorky
Observer
Wow fiber - interesting design choice. It will be interesting to see how longevity is with that. What did the harness and camera run you?
Victorian
Approved Vendor : Total Composites
No idea what this will cost. We paid the dealer a fixed price when we bought the truck. Looks like they didn't realize it's not that easy with the 2022 and hopefully they are picking up the tap.
Grassland
Well-known member
Surprisingly half the supercab trucks I've seen locally (an entire dozen) that are 2.7 have the PP.
The tow package and e locker are included in the package so it's actually a deal for me. $2200 for the 2.7, tow package, e locker. It's a good deal here.
calicamper
Expedition Leader
Interesting
